<p>That’s definitely true, but odds are those guys had nearly-perfect SAT scores and grades, or extracurriculars that would make the Crocodile Hunter gasp in shock… something to compensate for their lack of programming knowledge upon entering one of the most prestigious CS colleges in the world. Of all the female CS majors I know-- they are certainly extremely talented, bright, wonderful, and very good at what they do, and they’ve had to work very hard to beat the “curve” of kids who already know how to program. But they did have an easier time getting in to SCS than a girl would to, say, CFA, and they make this information known without hesitation.</p>